Mirasuddeen Mosque

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To visit masjid Mirasuddeen was the first activity after I came from Bangkok airport to the hotel. There are two mosques in Silom area in Bangkok, and Mirasuddeen meshid is another of them. It is almost surrounded by booths selling food and other stuff. For me, first time in Thailand, the mosque looks out a bit different as I am used. One can easily recognize that mosques in Bangkok are built somehow in eastern style, especially the outer construction is more decorated than meshids in Middle East, even though Bangkok mosques are not like Buddhist temples, that is, too much decorated. In Masjid Mirasuddeen I was able to pray, in almost total peace, my prayer dept, less than 100 metres from very busy Silom road.

Bangkok Mirasuddeen Mosque (also known as Masjid Mirasuddeen or Masjid Mirasiddik) is a prominent Islamic centre located in the heart of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. The mosque is known for its beautiful architecture, traditional Islamic design, and significant role in the history of Islamic education and culture in Thailand. The mosque was built in 1876 by a wealthy Indian Muslim businessman named Mirasuddeen Bin Zainul Abideen, who immigrated to Thailand in the late 19th century. Mr Mirasuddeen wanted to establish a place of worship and learning for the Muslim community in Bangkok, as well as a cultural centre to promote Islamic arts and culture. The mosque has gone through several renovations over the years, but it still maintains its original charm and architectural features. It has a unique blend of traditional Islamic design and Thai influences, with intricate woodcarvings, ornate tiles and decorative motifs. Today, the Bangkok Mirasuddeen Mosque serves as a spiritual and educational centre for Thai Muslims. It also hosts various cultural and social events throughout the year, such as Islamic festivals and weddings. Overall, the Bangkok Mirasuddeen Mosque is an important symbol of Thailand's diverse cultural heritage and its thriving Muslim community.

Located conveniently near to silom road (on street opposite to the mariamman temple) for the people who want to perform their daily prayers. The mosque also has Friday congregation prayers.

Mirasudeen Mosque is located in a busy business district in Bangkok, precisely on Silom Road, Soi Pradit (Soi 20), Bangkok, Thailand. Soi is a small street/alley in Thailand. The Mirasudeen Mosque building is not that big, but consists of two floors. This mosque doesn't even have a courtyard. Even though it is simple, the Mirasudden Mosque is clean and well maintained. The ablution place for men is located to the right of the mosque, while the ablution place for women is located to the left of the mosque. What is unique is that the ablution area in this mosque has a seat. So, you can perform ablution while sitting. Toilets are also available to the left of the mosque. The toilet is quite clean and smells good. Friday, January 8 2010, on the sidelines of my trip to Bangkok, I took the time to perform Friday prayers at the Mirasuddeen Mosque. I want to feel what Friday prayers feel like in someone else's country, especially in a country where the majority of the population is non-Muslim (Buddhist). I instead walked quite far to be able to pray Friday at the Mirasuddeen Mosque, because at that time I was at Wat Yannava (Buddhist Temple), which is near the Chao Phraya River. I came to this mosque at around 12.20 Bangkok Time, 10 minutes before the preacher read the sermon. I immediately took ablution water to the right of the mosque and then prayed Qobliyah Friday. Before the sermon began, the mosque administrator read several announcements in English. I'm very happy to hear that. In my heart I said, that means the sermon will be delivered in English, here. So I can understand the contents of the sermon. Exactly at 12.30, the muezzin gave the call to prayer. After that, the preacher immediately read the sermon, which unfortunately was in Thai. I was surprised. Most of the Friday prayer congregation who attended the Mirasudeen Mosque were immigrants from various countries, including Arabia, Africa, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. However, the sermon is read in Thai. As a result, I became very sleepy. I felt like I was lulling to sleep, listening to the sermon in Thai. Even listening to sermons in Indonesian sometimes makes me sleepy, especially in Thai which I don't understand at all. Luckily the preacher didn't take long to read the sermon, only about 20 minutes. After the sermon is finished, it is immediately continued with congregational Friday prayers. At 13.05 Friday prayers ended.

In the heart of Soi Silom 20’s morning market, a small mosque quietly stands, its unique charm contrasting the vibrant bustle of street vendors and lively surroundings. Subhanallah...